Full Time | Term Time Only | Immediate Start
Up to £135 per day | Long-Term Opportunity
Long Term Futures are recruiting an experienced Pastoral Support Officer to join a mainstream secondary school in Islington, working closely with Heads of Year to support students across KS3 and KS4.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in pastoral support, behaviour management or student welfare who is confident working with young people requiring additional guidance.
The successful Pastoral Support Officer will play an important role in improving student behaviour, attendance, engagement and wellbeing, working alongside Heads of Year, teachers and the wider pastoral team.
Previous experience in a pastoral, behaviour or secondary school support role is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Work directly with Heads of Year to support students across KS3 and KS4
Provide targeted pastoral and behaviour support to individual students
Monitor student attendance, punctuality and behaviour
Support Heads of Year with behaviour incidents and follow-up interventions
Deliver 1:1 mentoring and small-group pastoral interventions
Build positive relationships with students displaying SEMH needs or challenging behaviour
Liaise with parents and carers regarding student progress and welfare
Support students returning to lessons following behavioural incidents
Maintain accurate records of pastoral interventions and student concerns
Work alongside the SENCO, safeguarding team and senior leadership where requiredEssential Requirements:
Previous pastoral or behaviour support experience - essential
Experience working with secondary-aged students
Confidence supporting Heads of Year and pastoral teams
Strong understanding of behaviour management and SEMH
Experience managing challenging conversations with students and parents
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to remain calm, professional and consistent
Previous experience as a Pastoral Support Officer, Pastoral Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Learning Mentor or Head of Year Assistant would be highly relevantLocation & Transport - Islington, North London
Excellent connections via Highbury & Islington - Victoria Line and Overground
Northern Line access through Angel
Piccadilly Line connections via Caledonian Road
Strong local bus and rail connections throughout Islington
Easily accessible from Camden, Hackney, Haringey, Barnet and Central LondonWhy Work with Long Term Futures
Up to £135 per day
Long-term, stable secondary school position
Weekly pay
Work directly alongside experienced Heads of Year
Opportunity to develop within pastoral leadership, inclusion and student welfare
Free CPD covering behaviour, SEMH and safeguarding
No day-to-day supply - long-term placements only
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Apply Now - Immediate Interviews
If you're an experienced Pastoral Support Officer, Behaviour Mentor or Pastoral Assistant looking for a long-term role in Islington, apply today with Long Term Futures.
The school is looking to shortlist experienced candidates immediately, so early applications are encouraged.
Pastoral Support Officer | Pastoral Assistant | Pastoral Mentor | Head of Year Assistant | Behaviour Mentor | Behaviour Support | Student Welfare | Attendance Officer | SEMH | Inclusion | KS3 | KS4 | Secondary School | Islington
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Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
Salary description
£125.00 - £135.00 per day